Program: Business Administration Minor (A, L) - Radford University

Mar 31, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

The minor in business administration is open only to students majoring in the B.S. degree in Economics or programs outside the Davis College of Business and Economics. The minor in business administration provides an excellent opportunity for students in all fields to develop a basic understanding of the framework in which business operates. Students take an introductory course in the fundamental business areas and must select one other business course to fulfill the minor requirements.

REAL Curriculum

This minor fulfills the A & L areas of the REAL Curriculum. The interaction of cultures and behaviors are examined within the contexts of the domestic and global economic environment, individual and group behavior in organizations, and the practices used by organizations to create value, enhance satisfaction, and manage customer relationships. The exploration of professional practice occurs through the application of knowledge, skills, and critical reflection in the various business disciplines. Students need majors and/or minors to fulfill the R and E areas to complete the REAL Curriculum requirements.

General Education Requirements

General Education courses will be denoted below with a (GE). Students are required to take at least 30 credit hours of general education designated courses within their degree requirements. The Business Administration minor includes 15 general education credits.

Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Required Courses (15 credits)

Elective (3 credits)

Students must choose one of the following elective courses:

ACTG 212 - Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting (will only count if FINC 331 is taken as a required course for the minor)
ECON 301 - The Economics of Entrepreneurship
ENTR 240 - Social Entrepreneurship (GE) (will only count if FINC 331 is taken as a required course for the minor)
ENTR 250 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GE) (will only count if FINC 331 is taken as a required course for the minor)
ENTR 350 - Managing New Venture Creation
ENTR 425 - Entrepreneurial Leadership
ENTR 450 - Owning and Managing a Business
FINC 251 - Personal Finance (GE) (will only count if FINC 331 is taken as a required course for the minor)
FINC 331 - Introduction to Business Finance (will only count if FINC 251 is taken as a required course for the minor)
MGNT 101 - Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (GE) (will only count if FINC 331 is taken as a required course for the minor)
MGNT 330 - Managing Technology and Information Resources
MGNT 361 - Managing Professional Communication and Negotiation
MGNT 440 - Project & Event Management
MGNT 452 - Business Consulting
MGNT 457 - Technology and Innovation Management
MKTG 341 - Advertising Strategy
MKTG 342 - Digital Marketing Strategy
MKTG 343 - Retailing
MKTG 344 - Sales Management
MKTG 345 - Strategic Brand Management
MKTG 360 - Professional Selling
MKTG 388 - Social Media and Content Marketing
MKTG 440 - Supply Chain Management
MKTG 442 - International Business
MKTG 445 - Marketing Strategy
MKTG 446 - Marketing Research
MKTG 450 - Marketing Analytics
MKTG 452 - International Marketing

Business Administration Minor (A, L)

REAL Curriculum

General Education Requirements

Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Required Courses (15 credits)

Elective (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours for Minor 18